SERIOUSLY thinking about it!
#1
SERIOUSLY thinking about it!
Hey guys?! Just joined up because I am thinking about buying an RX-8. Found one for sale and immediately started researching about them because the only thing I knew was that they are rotary. That lead me here. I read a lot in the New and Potential Owners START HERE! thread and I am now very skeptical... I have never owned a Mazda before. Right now I drive and old Honda Accord. Here is what I know just from the ad and I plan on calling them later today to ask the questions in the above stated post.
2004 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 6-Speed Manual
97,000 miles
Looks super clean, almost brand new
From the pictures it looks stock
Not sure about number of owners just yet
$5800 "firm"
I will post anymore info I get here. After reading about it, 97,000 seems like a lot of miles. Thoughts?
2004 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 6-Speed Manual
97,000 miles
Looks super clean, almost brand new
From the pictures it looks stock
Not sure about number of owners just yet
$5800 "firm"
I will post anymore info I get here. After reading about it, 97,000 seems like a lot of miles. Thoughts?
Last edited by CyberSleuth008; 12-07-2015 at 05:27 AM. Reason: Mistake
#5
You gonna eat that?
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That's a decent price for a 'super clean' GT. The miles are a concern.
Ask the owner if he'll do a compression test.
If he refuses, offer to pay for half of it if it passes.
If he still refuses, don't buy it.
Also, you can call MNAO with the VIN# to check if it's the engine was replaced under warranty, and if all of the recalls were addressed.
Ask the owner if he'll do a compression test.
If he refuses, offer to pay for half of it if it passes.
If he still refuses, don't buy it.
Also, you can call MNAO with the VIN# to check if it's the engine was replaced under warranty, and if all of the recalls were addressed.
Last edited by BigCajun; 12-07-2015 at 10:10 AM.
#6
SARX Legend
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If that engine is original then pass on it. Even if it passes a compression test, it won't last a very long time. $5800 is way too much for even a clean 04' IMO. But worth is subjective.
You can also call MazdaUSA with the VIN and ask them for the service history, that would tell you if it has ever had a remanufactured engine installed.
You can also call MazdaUSA with the VIN and ask them for the service history, that would tell you if it has ever had a remanufactured engine installed.
#8
You gonna eat that?
iTrader: (1)
An '05 with that many miles that was abused and neglected by multiple rotary ignorant owners may not be as good as an '04 that had one knowledgeable owner that took proper care of it.
I think each 8 is an individual case.
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